Teacher (Science) - %245,000 SIGNING INCENTIVE!

State of Ohio•Massillon, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. The Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. Its mission is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole. The organization believes that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are their greatest resource. DYS is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness [PSLF] program. The position offers a 20% supplement and a $5000 signing incentive. Teachers work with small class sizes (6-8 students) with an average age of 16-18 years old.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree or less (for Teacher 1)
Baccalaureate degree & 20 additional quarter hrs. but less than master’s degree (for Teacher 2)
Master’s degree (for Teacher 3)
Master’s degree & 30 hrs. of post-graduate study (for Teacher 4)
Successfully obtain Teacher Certificate or License prior to employment
Complete a paid, mandatory 6 weeks of training (Pre-Service Training)
Undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening

Nice To Haves

Leadership
Commitment to excellence
Professionalism
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Good judgment of people and situations
Change agent
Excellent customer service
Trauma-responsive
Solution driven
Able to use current technology, including computers
Interest in professional growth and development
Knowledge of ODE Academic Content Standards and project-based personalized learning
Competent in curriculum building and program improvement in content, methods, and materials

Responsibilities

Assess educational needs of youth
Develop and implement lesson plans to address those needs to include individualized assignments and training
Provide instruction with individual assistance
Counsel students concerning their performance, behavior and/or personal problems
Organize and/or monitor extracurricular activities if assigned

Benefits

$5,000 SIGNING INCENTIVE
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS )
Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
20% supplement
Comprehensive paid training
Intersession leave – 40 days off per year; 186 student days
Additional personal and sick leave
No study hall/lunch supervisory responsibilities